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24 Mar

Penny Tangey in Conversation

  • Free
  • Talk

Penny Tangey is an award‑winning children’s author making her adult fiction debut with What Rhymes with Murder? Fiona Hardy is an acclaimed children’s writer and Ned Kelly–shortlisted crime author of Unbury the Dead.

Penny is a librarian, mother and former stand-up comedian. She’s published a number of children’s books one of which, As Fast As I Can, won a Queensland Literary Award and the Readings Children’s Book Prize. What Rhymes with Murder? is Penny’s first novel for adults.

Join Penny and Fiona for an entertaining and insightful in-conversation event to launch Penny's new Melbourne crime novel.

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Date Times
Tue 24 Mar
  • 6pm - 7pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location

East Melbourne Library
122 George St
East Melbourne 3002

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This is a free event

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  • telephone number: 1800 695 427
  • email address: read@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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